Hypatia & John Watkiss
John Watkiss looking at his painting of Hypatia of Alexandria who taught philosophy and astronomy. She was murdered by a Christian rabble 415 AD. Watkins was deeply moved by her martyrdom. Hypatia embodying grace, beauty of learning, enlightened thinking, elegance and mathematics. John Watkiss painting of 'Hypatia' his studio at home. Glendale, Los Angeles 16th October 1999
Date: 16/10/1999
Location: Glendale, Los Angeles, USA
Photographer: Richard Keith Wolff
